Chapter 14 Present Meets Present
As I opened my watch
I saw that time was moving again
Smoothly and easily.
I couldn't help but think
About my present self.
And what a treat he's in for
When he'll finally meet Hana;
The girl of his dreams.
…
As I got out my book bag
I saw her in the corner.
She was looking at me
Like I was familiar.
But I haven't seen her before.
She was a total stranger
To me.
She was beautiful, yes,
But a total stranger to me.
It wasn't until class was finished
That I got to interact with her.
I went up and said
"I noticed you looking at me earlier."
She blushed, her face going as pink
As her hair.
She said, "I...I...I'm sorry."
I laughed and said
"Think nothing of it.
What is your name?"
She glanced at me with a timid little look
And said "Nono Hana."
I smiled.
"I'm George Kurai."
Hana looked at me in shock and wonder
Then...she hugged me.
…
Twelve years from that day
I ran to the hospital
With chrysanthemums in hand
I felt I wasn't going fast enough,
Why couldn't I go faster?
I bolted down the street
Streaked past the doors.
Waited impatiently
For the elevator to get to my floor.
And then...when I entered the door…
There she was...and in her hands
A baby.
I stopped and stared
Like she had done when we met
Hana smiled and said
"You're just in time."
I went over to my wife
And my daughter
And kissed them both on the forehead.
"What's her name?"
"Hagumi."
I felt like crying
Tears of joy.
I picked up Hagumi in my arms
Stroked her face
And just held her tightly.
Both she and Hana
Were everything I ever wanted.
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